Neil Dudgeon
(Actor)
.. DCI John Barnaby
Born:
January 02, 1961
Birthplace: Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Trivia:
British character actor Neil Dudgeon debuted in the late '80s in his native U.K., and specialized in working-class types with a forceful edge, such as policemen, constables, and inner-city taxi drivers. Dudgeon debuted in Stephen Frears' acclaimed Joe Orton biopic Prick Up Your Ears (1987), then graced the casts of numerous low-profile theatrical movies and telefilms over the following decades, including Revolver (1992), Dirty Tricks (2000), and Messiah 2: Vengeance Is Mine (2002). Dudgeon elevated his profile somewhat in the mid- to late 2000s with bit parts in two key films: the Renée Zellweger/Hugh Grant comedy Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and director Garth Jennings' bittersweet coming-of-age nostalgia Son of Rambow (2007).
Fiona Dolman
(Actor)
.. Sarah Barnaby
Born:
January 01, 1970
Birthplace: Findhorn, Moray, Scotland
Trivia:
Made her television debut in a 1993 episode of Crime Story. Between 1998 and 2001, starred as Jackie Bradley in period drama Heartbeat. Between 2011 and 2018, starred as Sarah Barnaby in ITV Crime Drama Midsomer Murders. In 2012, was nominated for the Golden Nymph award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, for her role in Midsomer Murders.
Tamzin Malleson
(Actor)
.. Kate Wilding
Born:
May 01, 1974
Birthplace: Yeovil, Somerset, England
Trivia:
Made her television debut in a 1996 episode of A Touch of Frost. Between 1996 and 1997, starred as Alison Dangerfield in medical drama Dangerfield. Between 2002 and 2004, starred as Penny Neville in drama series Teachers. Between 2011 and 2015, starred as Dr. Kate Wilding in crime drama Midsomer Murders. In 2017, opened a diner in Stroud with partner Keith Allen.
Gwilym Lee
(Actor)
.. Sgt Charlie Nelson
Born:
November 24, 1983
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Trivia:
Performed as part of a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Richard III, at the age of 16. In 2011, won the Ian Charleson Award for his role in the Donmar Warehouse production of King Lear. Between 2013 and 2016, starred as DS Charlie Nelson in crime drama Midsomer Murders. In 2017, starred as Samuel Castell in period drama Jamestown. Appeared in the 2018 Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, portraying Brian May.
Nick Hendrix
(Actor)
.. DS Jamie Winter
Born:
March 19, 1985
Birthplace: Ascot, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Frances Barber
(Actor)
.. Ingrid Lockston
Born:
May 13, 1958
Trivia:
An English leading actress onscreen from 1985, Barber debuted in A Zed and Two Noughts.
Marty Cruikshank
(Actor)
.. Cecily Hope
Clive Swift
(Actor)
.. Felix Hope
Born:
February 09, 1936
Birthplace: Liverpool
Neil Morrissey
(Actor)
.. Mitch McAllister
Born:
April 07, 1962
Birthplace: Stafford, England
Trivia:
Put into care and separated from his brothers at the age of 10 after they were caught stealing. While in care, older boys forced him to have homemade tattoos on his forearms using an old needle - one got infected and he had to have a tetanus injection. Developed a love of acting at secondary school through the encouragement of a teacher. Developed his skills and reputation as an actor in his teenage years performing at Stoke Schools Theatre, Stoke Repertory Theatre and Stoke Original Theatre, as well as Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1979. During his time at the Guildhall School, he and a fellow student started a street theatre act which gained them an agent and, then, the required 40 hours of bookings to obtain an Equity card. Awarded an honourary degree from Staffordshire University in 2006. Crafted an ale in partnership with Crystal Palace Football Club in 2011 which was served at Selhurst Park stadium. Owns his own advertising and production company called Cactus Media Group. Owns a chain of pubs in Staffordshire
Joe Sims
(Actor)
.. Adrian Peck
James Atherton
(Actor)
.. Jensen Marsh
Sam Troughton
(Actor)
.. Henry Marsh
Born:
March 21, 1977
Birthplace: United Kingdom
Trivia:
Was raised in a family of actors.Accompanied his father to the film and television sets when he was young.At the age of 16, he decided to pursue a career as an actor.Has worked in the renowned Royal Shakespeare Company.Has had an extensive career performing in theaters over the years.Is skilled at cricket and football.
Bern Collaço
(Actor)
.. Police Officer
Susan Fordham
(Actor)
.. Passerby
Ty Hurley
(Actor)
.. VIP Parish Councillor
Shaun Lucas
(Actor)
.. Press Photographer
Deborah Rock
(Actor)
.. Bleakridge Neighbourhood Watch Officer
Stephen Hawke
(Actor)
.. Midsomer Police Officer
A.K. Steppa
(Actor)
.. Passerby
Glenn Webster
(Actor)
.. Police Officer
Jo Wheatley
(Actor)
.. Neighbourhood Watch
John Nettles
(Actor)
.. DCI Tom Barnaby
Born:
October 11, 1943
Birthplace: St Austell, Cornwall, England
Trivia:
Left university to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Was narrator of BBC series Airport between 1996 and 2005. Appointed an OBE in 2010. Awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Plymouth in 2012. Patron of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary.
Jane Wymark
(Actor)
.. Joyce Barnaby
Born:
October 31, 1952
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England
Trivia:
Starred in the 1975 Birmingham Rep production of Equus. Played Sasha in a 1978 production of Ivanov at the Old Vic. Portrayed the role of Joyce Barnaby in Midsomer Murders between 1997 and 2011. Performed in a world tour of Hamlet throughout 1978, alongside Sir Derek Jacobi. Is a Drama tutor at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Laura Howard
(Actor)
.. Cully Barnaby
Birthplace: Chiswick, London, England
Trivia:
Made her television debut in the 1992 historical series Covington Cross.Landed her first leading television role in 1992, playing Tammy Rokeby in sitcom So Haunt Me. In 1996, appeared in drama series Soldier Soldier as Deborah Briggs. Is perhaps best known for playing Cully Barnaby in crime-mystery procedural Midsomer Murders between 1997 and 2011. Performed as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Making Mischief Season in 2016.
Barry Jackson
(Actor)
.. Dr. George Bullard
Born:
March 29, 1938
Died:
May 12, 2013
Birthplace: Birmingham, England
Trivia:
At the age of nine, presented radio broadcasts for Children's Hour. Worked as a stage hand at the Birmingham Rep at the age of 16. Moved to London to become an actor immediately upon getting his O-Levels. Worked as a fight director and stunt man throughout the 1960s, under the name 'Jack Barry'. Portrayed Dr George Bullard in Midsomer Murders from 1998 to 2011.
Kevin McNally
(Actor)
.. Orville Tudway
Born:
April 27, 1956
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Trivia:
Supporting actor, onscreen from the '80s.
John Duttine
(Actor)
.. Will Saxby
Paul Jesson
(Actor)
.. Hector Bridges
Born:
July 06, 1946
Birthplace: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Trivia:
Is an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1986 for his role in The Normal Heart. Nominated for a Scottish Critics' Award 2004 for his role in Death of a Salesman.
Rowena Cooper
(Actor)
.. Tilly Dinsdale
Phyllida Law
(Actor)
.. Felicity Dinsdale
Born:
May 08, 1932
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Trivia:
An esteemed actress, known both for her portrayals of flinty, dry-witted women and her real-life role as the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson, Phyllida Law has been acting in her native Britain for over 40 years. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1932 and married to fellow actor Eric Thompson until his death in 1982, Law has spent much of her career working as a character actress both on television and in film. She has done particularly notable work in Douglas McGrath's 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, which cast her as the meddlesome Mrs. Bates (and daughter Sophie Thompson as her equally meddlesome daughter Miss Bates); Alan Rickman's acclaimed drama The Winter Guest, in which she and daughter Emma starred as an estranged mother and daughter; and Nigel Cole's Saving Grace (2000), a comedy in which she portrayed the busybody neighbor of a woman (Brenda Blethyn) who has taken to growing pot in her backyard. An accomplished performer on stage, screen, and even radio plays, Law also authored books in which she discussed her experiences caring for her mother, who suffered from dementia, with refreshing, light hearted humor and wit.
Jerome Willis
(Actor)
.. John Smith
Nick Moran
(Actor)
.. Michael Smith
David Allister
(Actor)
.. Maj. Harry Tomkinson